Carter City Elementary School vs Laurel Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carter City Elementary School
Grayson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
117 students
Laurel Elementary School
Vanceburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
70 students
| Measure | Carter City Elementary School Grayson, Kentucky | Laurel Elementary School Vanceburg, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #38 of 707 | #396 of 707 |
| National rank | #8837 of 50,301 | #24908 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 117 | 70 |
| Enrollment | 117 | 70 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.4% | 80% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | 74.5% | 54.5% |
| city | Grayson | Vanceburg |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carter City Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.6 vs 50.4).
- •Carter City Elementary School does better on math proficiency (74.5% vs 54.5%).
- •Carter City Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 54.5%).
- •Carter City Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.4% vs 80%).
- •Carter City Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 17.5).
- •Carter City Elementary School is the larger school with 117 students compared with 70.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Carter City Elementary School better than Laurel Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Carter City Elementary School ranks higher (73.6 vs 50.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Carter City Elementary School and Laurel Elementary School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Grayson and Vanceburg in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carter City Elementary School: 117. Laurel Elementary School: 70. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carter City Elementary School and Laurel Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Carter City Elementary School is 38th of 707 and Laurel Elementary School is 396th of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).